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WE'RE HIRING A CONTRACT IMMIGRATION LAWYER!The successful applicant will have experience in the practice of immigration law and be able to take on a significant case load, including cases in the Federal Court. The immigration practice at NLS does not include the processing of refugee claims.

As well the successful candidate will have an understanding of legal practice in a community legal clinic, and a demonstrated interest in issues affecting disadvantaged individuals and groups. Experience in and an understanding of human rights law, especially as it affects low income clients living with mental illnesses and/or other disabilities will be very helpful. A working knowledge of related areas of law will also be valued.In addition to case work, the staff lawyer

will be engaged in law reform activities, public legal education and community outreach projects;

will work with articling students, student interns and volunteers; and,

will regularly partner with community agencies and other community legal clinics and legal service providers.

This is a full-time 15 month contract position to fill a vacancy due to a secondment. There is a possibility this position will become permanent. The expected start date is early January 2018. We welcome applications from individuals from historically disadvantaged groups.Applications, including a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references should be sent (via email only) by 5:00pm November 23, 2017 to:Neighbourhood Legal Services, Attention: Jack de Klerkdeklerkj@lao.on.ca

As of June 1, 2015, there will only be one weekly drop-in for housing issues every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. We will no longer offer drop-in services on Mondays. Please click here to learn more about our drop-in services.Clients can continue to contact us during regular office hours in person or over the telephone to complete intake and schedule appointments.

In commemoration of our 40th Anniversary, we compiled an overview of our history of serving the community since 1973. Click here to read Our History, or find it under 'About Us' in the navigation menu.